Fred Gordon was 35 and well known in his Memphis, Tennessee neighborhood as a handyman who worked at Rhodes College and looked out for family and friends. Described as protective, generous and often laughing, he was called a teddy bear by his son-in-law and remembered for his warmth and willingness to help others.

On August 28, 2018, that life was cut short when Gordon was shot and killed near children. The killing is described as an act of gun violence that left his family and community grieving.

If anyone knew Fred or has information about the shooting near children on August 28, 2018, please share what you know.